Building A Traktor Step Sequencer With Remix Decks
A step sequencer is a device that plays music in a looped fashion. Along that loop, each note in the bar is divided up into smaller notes; notes that can be turned on or off at any given time. That group of notes which are either on or off can also be programmed to do things, like turn on after a certain amount of time. From this basic idea of a step sequencer many other instruments can be formed – and this also forms the basis behind the modern MIDI controller. Although most MIDI controllers tend to be used with one shot samples, they can actually be used as sequencer as well. The trouble with using a controller for this purpose lies in the fact that a sequencer is something that needs to be programmed. This could be avoided by using a virtual sequencer hidden inside of a DAW, but it can also be done physically by using a unit that can program a MIDI controller. This method of sequencing sort of brings you back to the original sequencer that did not rely on USB cables and outside help from a desktop computer. Programming for these units can be found around the web. http://www.djtechtools.com/2013/07/17/building-a-traktor-step-sequencer-with-remix-decks/